Many people like to commit random acts of kindness, to help others with no expectation of a reciprocal action. These people believe that their “”reward”" is the feeling that comes with knowing they have done something nice for another person. It enriches their own lives and makes them better people despite the fact that no one has given them anything material in return. Inspirational speaker Michael J. Chase believes that living in a kind manner, treating oneself and other people and the Earth in a positive way, will improve one’s health, relationships, and overall life.
If you have not heard of Michael J. Chase you are in for a real treat. He admits that his life and his personal world were less than kind, in fact they were hard and harsh. After some difficult times, trials, and real soul searching, Mr. Chase literally stumbled on something one day that did change his life. Later it was also possible for him to teach this to others. He wrote a book that helps the reader to discover his own philosophy about being kind and showing kindness.
He’ll be the first to tell you that kindness is about much more than just being ‘nice’. Paying for the coffee for the car behind you at the drive-thru is being kind; and taking brownies in for your coworkers is kind. As he asks in “Am I Being Kind” it’s far more than just being nice, and once you discover these things deep inside yourself, you’ll truly understand its full potential for enhancing your own life.
It’s so easy to be kind if you just think about it as you go about your day. It won’t take anything from your wallet, but it certainly pays in at least a moment or tow of happiness for everyone involved. When you do something kind, hopefully it encourages that person to do the same; and it continues from one person to the next and the next and the next. The result? A better outlook, a renewed sense of the good in others, a desire to be kind and experience the positive feelings for you and others. Don’t just read about it here though, try it for yourself and see how your attitude and mood changes; it’s hard to be negative or depressed after a simple act of kindness.
Even if you’re depressed and feel like you have nothing to give to others, you should realize that this is not true. The next time you have that negative attitude, turn it around by doing something kind for someone else. Share positive feelings, and in turn you will feel more positive about yourself and your life, and so will those around you. Everyone benefits when people are kind.
Jenn Lawlor is inspired by Michael J. Chase and practices kindness in business and life. She lives on the outer coast of SE Alaska and teaches everyday people how to grow sustainable, rewarding businesses with Life Path Unlimited. She is not only a top income earner with LifePath Unlimited, but a leading online marketer. She has mentored hundreds of people on how to find success in their online businesses.
